1343 Andre Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
301-662-7837
http://www.aauw.org

The American Association of University Women is a national organization of men and women who hold associate degrees or higher from United States or foreign colleges and universities. The AAUW mission is equity for women and girls, and AAUW works toward that goal through research, education, advocacy, and philanthropy. The Frederick Branch membership includes scientists, teachers, professionals, and people in all kinds of academic, business, and entrepreneurial pursuits. They support national objectives, including providing fellowships, grants, and legal advocacy. They also support Project Forward Step at Frederick Community College through their annual Afternoon Tea. AAUW offers opportunities for local service and intellectual stimulation. The following members are happy to talk with anyone interested in AAUW and its programs: Mary Anne Williams (301-662-7837) and Beverly Hughes (301-662-5057).

P.O. Box 1045
Frederick, MD 21702
http://www.bpwmaryland.org/Frederick.asp

The Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW/MD), founded in 1929, is affiliated with BPW Foundation and with BPW local organizations throughout the State. The Maryland Federation is a not-for profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing and member supported organization. The membership is diverse with administrators, teachers, business owners, secretaries, and many other professionals. Members are women and men of every age, race, religion, political party, and socio-economic background. Throughout the years, three major issues have shaped BPW/USA’s legislative agenda: elimination of gender discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-846-2556
https://www.womantowomanmentoring.org/

The Woman to Woman Mentoring Program is open to all women in Frederick County, ages 18-35, who desire a mentor. Mentees are matched with a mentor to work on career, educational, and personal goals.

401 Sagner Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1066
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/fccfw
https://www.facebook.com/FCCFW

The Frederick County Commission for Women (FCCFW) is a voluntary appointed commission that serves to act as a central agency for the collection and referral of activities and services for women and families; to actively work to remove inequities against women due to discrimination; to support and encourage programs of benefit to women and families; to promote continuing equal opportunities in education, employment, and health care; to encourage educational and job training for women; to promote public awareness of the needs of women and families; to promote a positive image of women by recognizing their accomplishments; to maintain a network to promote women’s voices in Frederick County; and to encourage qualified women to seek appointive and elective office. The Commission for Women is a non- partisan organization.

The Commission encourages proactive involvement within the community. Regular monthly meetings, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Winchester Hall at 7:00p.m., are open to the public. The Commission does not meet in July.

368 West Patrick Street (Steiner House)
Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-9660
http://fwccinc.org/

The Frederick Woman's Civic Club, Inc. (FWCC) is a non-profit organization that has served the local community for more than 100 years through volunteer outreach. Members volunteer their time and talents to community programs and projects which interest them. The club meets at the historic Steiner House, a Frederick City landmark built in 1807 by Stephen Steiner (but in 2020-2021 is meeting virtually). FWCC has monthly meetings, both in the day and evening, to accommodate member schedules. Through club fundraisers and other activities, donations are provided to Frederick non-profit organizations. In recent years, the club pledged $25,000 to the James M Stockman Cancer Institute, funded local scholarships. sponsored a yearly Youth Art Contest for Middle School and High School students, provided volunteer readers and meaningful learning opportunities to students in Frederick County Public Schools, sponsored and hosted activities for residents at Montevue Assisted Living, and carried out other activities to support such organizations as the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership; Faith House, the Cold Weather Shelter, and Heartly House. Membership is open to all women who live in Frederick County who are interested in community service.

http://www.momsclub.org

International Moms Club is a support group for the at-home mother. They offer several chapters in Frederick County. Visit their website to find a chapter near you.

P.O. Box 9
Suite 210
Frederick, MD 21705
240-552-8901
[email protected]
https://my.lwv.org/maryland/frederick-county

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member. The League of Women Voters is a grass roots organization with executive boards at the national, state, and local levels. When one joins a local league, he or she automatically becomes a member of the state and national organizations. The Frederick County League of Women Voters has been active in local government for over 50 years. Local issues of particular interest include county government, education, and quality of life in Frederick County.

https://www.meetup.com/Middletown-Moms-at-Home/

Middletown Moms at Home is a local support group designed for moms who stay at home with their children. It is open to all members who live in Frederick County and beyond. The club is open to members of any denomination and designed for parents who stay at home with their children. The club offers planned activities all month long, including Mocha Moms, Park Days, play groups, story time, field trips, holiday celebrations, and much more! MMaH is a great way to meet other moms who have chosen to make their children their focus while juggling the responsibilities of home, family, and sometimes outside work. It is a fun, energetic, and thoughtful group who share their loves, talents, and frustrations in order to make them stronger parents.

P.O. Box 3235
Frederick, MD 21705
301-695-4453
https://frederickgopwomen.com/

The purpose of the Republican Women’s Club of Frederick County is to empower and educate women to participate in the political process, and to learn about government and political affairs. They promote the Republican Party principles of freedom, equality, and justice. They encourage women to run for political office. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month, usually at Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant in the Monocacy Village Shopping Center.

http://www.soroptimist.org

Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls.

P.O. Box 3032
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.WBNFrederick.org

The Women’s Business Network of Frederick is an organization of women business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who meet regularly to inform, encourage, and support women in their quest to grow their businesses. Meetings and events are about discovery, connection, knowledge sharing, and building relationships. There is no pressure to supply leads and no sales pitches.

The WBN has an annual paid membership, though all are invited to attend meetings (one of the advantages of membership is significant savings to attend WBN events). Lunch meetings with informative seminars are held in January, February, March, April, May, September, and November with special programs in June and October.

P.O. Box 3317
Frederick, MD 21705
http://www.wdlfrederick.com

The Women’s Democratic League (WDL) of Frederick County was founded by 200 newly franchised women on October 4, 1923. The underlying mission of the WDL is to educate and involve Democratic women in the political process and promote the election of Democratic candidates to public office. The WDL is also committed to community service, advancing women’s rights, and reaching out in support of organizations that provide for Frederick’s neediest citizens. WDL meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00p.m., preceded by a social hour starting at 6:00p.m. Visitors are always welcome.

P.O. Box 3896
Frederick, MD 21705
301-874-1755
http://www.zontafrederick.com

Zonta Club of Frederick is part of Zonta International, a global organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta Club of Frederick was chartered in 1930. Locally it provides educational scholarships and funds, and/or hands-on service to agencies serving women in the community, e.g. Heartly House, Gale House, Salvation Army, Mission of Mercy, and Families Plus!. Internationally, it supports, through contributing funds, its scholarships for education and leadership development, including YWPA, Jane Kausman, Amelia Earhart Fellowships for graduate study in aerospace sciences, programs to prevent violence against women, and other international service programs to support, protect, and empower women in countries around the world. Funds for local and international projects are raised through a variety of fund-raisers, including the sale of prints of paintings by Miss Helen Smith, and an annual Fall fund-raiser with silent and live auction.

Membership in Zonta is by invitation. Women who are in a policy level position, own their own businesses, or are in one of the professions, who live in or work in the Frederick County area, and who support the mission of Zonta International are eligible to become members. Men are also eligible to become members if they support the goals and objectives of the organization.